• sbv@sh.itjust.works
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    9 hours ago

    That’s my problem with EDC. I love the idea of being prepared for any eventually, but all my realistic eventualities boil down to how I’m going to pay for something, or how sunny it’s going to be.

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      34 minutes ago

      Same. I change out my EDC every few months to account for the weather. And obviously if I need to pass a security checkpoint, I’ll leave some stuff at home.

      One thing I haven’t regretted yet is keeping spare medication in my bag. The number of times I’ve left the house and realized I forgot my antidepressants is frankly embarrassing.

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      8 hours ago

      Having paper currency as part of your EDC for when electronic payment goes down feels great until someone starts calling you unc for having a wallet. Trust me.

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      5 hours ago

      A small AAA pocket flashlight with a magnetic base comes in handy surprisingly often and can be clipped into a tiny jeans pocket for carrying. You can even use it from there if it’s angled.

      You’re not going to save the day with it but it’s pretty neat to have on hand. (That’s pretty much as far as EDC goes for me.)

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        41 minutes ago

        I carried one for a couple years and found that I never used it. The few times I needed a flashlight, it was easier to reach for my phone than my keychain.